A Christian community of welcoming and nurturing faith. December 13, 2015 10:30 AM GATHERING We gather in response to God's call, offering praise in words of scripture, prayer, and song Prelude Cradle Song Carl Simone Welcome/Announcements/Prayer Concerns (Please sign the friendship pad, and then pass it to the next person. If you are able, please stand in praise for items marked with ) Call to Worship Leader: Give thanks to the Lord and call upon the holy ne of the most high God. People: The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Leader: Proclaim the mercy of the One who comes as one of us. People: The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Leader: Trust and do not be afraid. People: The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of peace. People: The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Hallelujah! Amen. Hymn #83 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus STUTTGART Third Sunday in Advent: Joy The Seguin Fily People: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid, for the LORD is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation.
Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: People: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice! Leader: Sing praises to the LORD, for God has done gloriously! Advent Candle Song Season of Hope Mary Anne Jes (third verse only) Confession Pastor: As John the Baptist called the people to repent, as Jesus calls us now, we turn to the one who is both judge and savior, trusting that repentance opens the door to new life, and that peace beyond all measure has been promised to us. Let us confess our sins. (A time for silent confession) Pastor: The Lord is near. People: In your presence, Holy God, we confess that we need repentance. We have broken your commands against idolatry. We do not live in peace with your creation or your people. We have not trusted your word, and we are afraid. Forgive us, restore us, and turn our she into praise, for the sake of the One who proclaims the good news and for the sake of all the world. Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness The Passing of the Peace Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Please turn to your neighbor and offer the peace. Hymn Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI Minute for Mission The Christmas Joy Offering
THE WORD We hear Scriptures, listen for their meaning in our lives Special Music Mary Had a Baby Traditional, arr. Jes Away In a Manger Jes R. Murray Good News! Children s Choir Prayer for Illumination First Reading Philippians 4:4-7 Children and Youth Christmas Pageant (We invite the congregation to join us in singing the Christmas hymns which will be on the screens.) Children s Time Where Children Belong Jes Ritchie This, this is where children belong, Welcomed as part of the worshipping throng. Water, God s Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song; This is where children belong. Time for Children Chris McKee Second Reading Zephaniah 3:14-20 Sermon The Joyful Song Rev. Dr. Bryan Franzen Hymn #97 Watchman, Tell Us of the Night ABERYSTWYTH THE RESPONSE We Respond to God's Word through expressions of faith and commitment, offering of prayers Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy ne; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Special Music Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn, arr. Jes Youth Handbell Choir
Invitation to the Offering Offering/Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst/Arr. Craig Courtney Jessica Nguyen, Soprano; Nicholas Mollé, tenor Doxology, #606 Prayer of Thanksgiving/Dedication SENDING OLD HUNDREDTH We are sent forth with God's blessing to serve Hymn #145 What Child Is This GREENSLEEVES Charge and Blessing Postlude Be Joyful from The Christmas Oratorio J. S. Bach = Please Stand Large print copies are available from your usher PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE Dr. Bryan J. Franzen, Pastor Rev. Nancy Schell, Parish Associate Ann Kilty, Liturgist Miles Bayer, Acolyte Christine Merjanian, Organist Chris McKee, Director of Children s Ministry Mary Anne Jes, Music Director WPC Children and Youth Sound Booth: Ron Schuler
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Pastoral Ministry Worship Ministry Pastor/Head of Staff Rev. Dr. Bryan Franzen bryan@westpres-sj.org (408) 771-9853 Music Director Mary Anne Jes maryanne@westpres-sj.org (650) 776-5437 Youth and Fily Ministry Chris McKee, MDiv chris@westpres-sj.org (408) 396-2296 Revive Worship Te Leader Amber Rasura ber@westpres-sj.org Parish Associate Rev. Nancy Schell nancy@westpres-sj.org Church Organist Christine Merjanian christine@westpres-sj.org Administrative Church Administrator joel@westpres-sj.org Joel Storckman (408) 294-7447 CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday School begins immediately following the Children s Sermon. Fily Room for infants and toddlers is located just off the Narthex. Children s Church Children will remain in the worship service today. Youth will NOT meet after worship today.
TO OUR GUESTS Welcome, we re glad you re here! We are pleased that you decided to join us in worship today, and we hope you get something special from the worship service and will return again soon. If you have prayer requests, please complete the prayer request slips located in the pews and drop them in the offering when it is passed. If you have any questions or special needs today, please let the ushers know, and they will be happy to assist you. Please sign a friendship pad in one of the black binders in the pews. Leave an e-mail address; we ll send you our weekly e-mail newsletter. PLEASE PRAY FOR Olga Deviar: healing Beverly Felix (the Corsons daughter): healing Glenna Corson: healing Dorothy Hedlund: comfort, peace Sophia Kaphphe: healing Melinda Schell: healing Darlene Shinada: healing Elaine Fleming: healing Neil s father: wisdom and calm Janet Johnson and fily Jennifer Seguin Al Carrerow: healing Michelle: discernment, healing Tina Johnson: healing Marguerite Young: healing Julie Leahey: death of her father Frances Ward: healing GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS DO YOU LOVE TO SING OR PLAY? Revive Worship Te is looking for singers and instrumentalists for our Wednesday night service! Come join us! Rehearsals take place at 6:00 PM Sunday and from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. NEWS FROM NATIO (Latin for People and pronounced NAY-toh) COMMITTEE Interested in exploring and experiencing our rich diversity in cultures? You are invited. We meet every two weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Bryan Franzen or Olga Enciso Smith, Chair WPC Social Justice Committee at 408-529-2296.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE for Julie Leahey s father will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 17, at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Clara. COMING UP AT WESTMINSTER MEN S NOON BIBLE STUDY We will be taking off until January 13. Enjoy the Christmas Season! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 10:30 AM CHRISTMAS CANTATA Save the date! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 12:30 PM CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Join Westminster for Christmas in the park!!! Walk around and take in the sights, then at 2 PM listen to our own Revive Band bring holiday cheer to those gathered! Since parking is limited, we plan to carpool, walk, or possibly arrange for transport, so see Bryan if you are interested or have ideas. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 7:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A fily-friendly service, full of lessons, carols and music. Led by our Revive Worship Te! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE A traditional candle-lit service, also with lessons, scriptures, carols, and special music.
THIS WEEK S CALENDAR: DEC 13 20 Please call or e-mail the church office for more information. Hours: Mon Fri: 9 AM 1 PM, 2 PM 5 PM; Sat Sun: Closed For longer-term calendar, please go to: http://www.westpres-sj.org/calendar.html SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 11:45 11:45 11:45 12:15 6:30 8:00 7:00 10:00 7:00 8:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 Coffee n Conversation, Mission Hall NO Youth Group Meeting NO - Good News Choir Rehearsal NO - Youth Handbells Rehearsal Men s Bible Study & Prayer, Mission Hall Better Bones & Balance, Fireside Room Brown Bag for Seniors, E-100 Staff Meeting, Pastor s Study Session/Deacons Meeting, manse Better Bones & Balance, Fireside Room Revive! Dinner, Fireside Room Wednesday Revive! Worship Service, Sanctuary Youth Group, Hiding Place
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 7:00 8:00 5:30 9:00 10:30 10:50 11:45 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Better Bones & Balance, Fireside Room Working Women, Nancy s house Adult Sunday School, Hiding Place Worship Service with Cantata, Sanctuary Children s Church, E-114/116 Coffee n Conversation, Mission Hall STEWARDSHIP UPDATE Returning to God, that which is God s. 2015 Year-to-date Budget: $358,548 2015 Year-to-date Income: $317,348 Over/ (Short): ($41,201) 89%